Featuring a tight RF beamwidth for improved noise immunity, the Ubiquiti airMAX NanoBeam M5 5GHz Bridgefrom Ubiquiti airMAX NanoBeam M5 5GHz Bridgefunctions as a powerful and reliable CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) device that can be configured for both PtMP (Point-to-Multi-Point) or PtP (Point-to-Point) configurations.

Its 16 dBi antenna transmits over the 5 GHz band using Ubiquiti's airMax technology, which unlike standard Wi-Fi protocols, allows each client to send and receive data using pre-designated time slots. This helps to significantly boost latency performance, throughput, and scalability. Made from UV stabilized outdoor plastic, this compact, yet durable, outdoor bridge has a wind survivability of up to 125 mph and can operate in temperatures from -40 to 158°F while mounted on a wall or on a pole using the included kit. The airMAX NanoBeam M5 is powered by connecting its 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet port to a passive-PoE compatible device or to the included PoE injector.

Supports PtMP & PtP Links    5 GHz Band    16 dBi Antenna    10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Port    airMAX Technology    Pole & Wall Mountable    Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic    Includes PoE Injector

The airMAX NanoBeam M5 is designed to direct RF energy into a tight beamwidth. Focusing in one direction allows the NanoBeamM to block or spatially filter out noise. This feature is especially important in an area crowded with other RF signals of the same or similar frequency.

Featuring a 16 dBi antenna, powered by a 533 MHz Atheros MIPS 74Kc processor with 64MB of DDR2 memory and 8MB of flash storage, the airMAX NanoBeam M5 is designed to achieve maximum gain while maintaining a small footprint.

Ubiquiti's Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) airMAX protocol allows each client to send and receive data using pre-designated time slots scheduled by an intelligent AP controller. This method helps to eliminate hidden node collisions and maximizes airtime efficiency. It also provides significant performance improvements in latency, throughput, and scalability.

Ubiquiti airOS firmware technology features an intuitive design and a powerful architecture that enables high-performance, outdoor multi-point networking. Other features include protocol support, Ubiquiti channelization, spectral width adjustment, ACK auto-timing, AAP technology, and multi-language support.

Monitor your signal with an advanced spectrum analyzer, which allows you to identify noise signatures and plan you network to minimize noise interference. Features include:

Waterfall: Aggregate energy over time for each frequency.

Waveform: Aggregate energy collected.

Real-time: Energy is shown in real-time as a function of frequency.

Recording: Automate airView to record and report results.

The airControl web-based server network management applications is designed to provide administrators with an intuitive and centralized interface for creating a network map, monitoring devices, delivering mass firmware upgrades, schedule tasks, and more.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I want to use my broadband from a nearby building. How does this fit that application?

A: Yes, the Ubiquiti Networks airMAX PowerBeam AC 5 GHz Gen2 High Performance Bridge BH #UBPBE5ACG2US would work in that application as long as its line of sight and there are no major obstacles.

Q: 2. The signal meter on the side of Nanobeam...does that assist for maximum signal pairing?

A: Yes.

Q: 3. Can this device strengthen your smartphone and laptop wifi signal from a long distance?

A: The Ubiquiti Networks airMAX NanoStation M5 BH #UBNSM5US is a network bridge. It would not be used as a signal booster.

Q: 4. Do these wireless bridges come with 2 antennas, one for uplink and another for downlink that would connect to the local assess point?

A: This item is for one unit. BH #UBPBE5ACG2US • MFR #PBE 5AC GEN2-US

Q: 5. Are these weather resistant? Installation on roof of two separate buildings?

A: Yes, these are weather resistant. These require 2 radios to work, send and receive.

Q: 6. Does one or two some with this bridge?

A: I got a set of 2 when I ordered. I ordered 2 units and sent one back as I ended up with 4 radios and dishes. So yes it comes with both ends of the bridge.

Q: 7. Does this item have the passthrough PoE? I have ordered several Gen2's, and they only have 1 Ethernet port. Apparently, units manufactured after November 2017 have the passthrough PoE. Please verify that your units have the passthrough PoE. I need several. Thanks.

A: The Ubiquiti Networks NBE-5AC-GEN2 NanoBeam ac Gen2 airMAX ac CPE with Dedicated Management Radio (BH #UBNBE5ACG2US) does support PoE power pass through.

Q: 8. so can you have multiple of these, like one as host and others as client and limit the speed of each "client" individually?

A: Yes within the AirOS this can be done.

Q: 9. Is this Nano Beam allow me to connect to the internet from my cousin's house at 500 meters in the Dominican Republic? If this is the case, do I need two Nano Beams?

A: Using two of them with line of sight and no obstructions, yes, you could do that using 2 x NBE-5AC-GEN2.

Q: 10. Can this be used to convert wired camera to wifi?

A: If the Hikvision 5GHz 867 Mb/s Outdoor Wireless Bridge is set up properly, you should be able to use a networked camera.